Indulge in a culinary delight with our baby spinach salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This refreshing salad features tender baby spinach leaves tossed in a tangy Dijon vinaigrette, perfectly complemented by the nutty crunch of crisp Swiss cheese crisps. Thyme adds a subtle herbaceous note, elevating the overall taste experience. The recipe also includes variations for those who prefer a vegetarian or vegan version, ensuring everyone can enjoy this vibrant dish.
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SPINACH SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE
Another innovative recipe that looks great and taste the same, from my sparse kitchen. Pair with Gallo® Family Vineyards Pinot Grigio.-Taste of Home Cooking School
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine spinach and mushrooms; set aside. For dressing, combine onion, salt, pepper and mustard in a bowl. Whisk in vinegar until well combined. Gradually whisk in oil, beating until thick. Stir in lemon juice., Pour dressing over spinach and toss well to coat. Sprinkle bacon over spinach and toss. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY DIJON DRESSING
Make and share this Baby Spinach Salad With Creamy Dijon Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by AZPARZYCH
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the first 8 ingredients (through Worcestershire sauce).
- Refrigerate dressing until ready to serve. (The dressing can be made up to 2 days ahead.).
- When you're ready to serve the salad, place the spinach in a large salad bowl. Top with the bell pepper, onion, and avocado pieces.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, and toss together gently to combine.
BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH SWISS CHEESE CRISPS
I love this salad. The dressing is really tasty and easy. Cheese crisps are fun to make, just be careful not to burn them (or your fingers)! You could add other flavors to the cheese crisps, ex. try it with cracked black pepper and chopped thyme or other herbs - add them as the cheese melts. Enjoy!
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Over medium-high heat, heat a nonstick skillet. Add the shredded Swiss in small, 1 1/2 inch piles to the hot skillet. When the cheese fries to a light golden color at the edges, about 2 minutes, and can be moved with a thin spatula, flip the cheese rounds and cook another 15 to 30 seconds, then remove from skillet and transfer to plate or rack to cool. Repeat to form 12 to 16 crisps, 3 or 4 per salad.
- Put the spinach in a bowl. Core and thinly slice the apples then squeeze a wedge of lemon over them to keep them from browning. Toss the apples with the spinach.
- For the dressing, combine the thyme, Dijon and vinegar with a whisk. Stream in the olive oil while continuing to whisk. Pour over the salad and toss to coat greens and apple evenly. (You may not need to add all of the dressing. Add enough to lightly coat your salad.).
- Transfer the salads to plates and top with the Swiss crisps.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.6, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 37.3, Sodium 160.4, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.8, Protein 13.5
Tips:
- For the crispiest Swiss cheese crisps, use a thin slicer to get even slices of cheese. You can also use a vegetable peeler to create wide, thin strips of cheese.
- If you don't have time to make the Swiss cheese crisps, you can use store-bought croutons or crackers instead.
- To make the Dijon vinaigrette, whisk together Dijon mustard, olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. You can also add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder for extra flavor.
- For the baby spinach salad, simply combine baby spinach, sliced almonds, dried cranberries, and red onion in a large bowl. Drizzle with Dijon vinaigrette and toss to coat.
- Garnish the salad with Swiss cheese crisps and serve immediately.
Conclusion:
This baby spinach salad with thyme and Dijon vinaigrette is a light and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The Swiss cheese crisps add a touch of crunch and flavor, making this salad a real crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious salad recipe, give this one a try!
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